Senator Blackburn introduces the first draft of a federal AI bill

The White House has been promising a set of national rules to guide artificial intelligence since late last year, and today Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) fired the first volley. The senator shared a [...]

Meta has delayed the international rollout of its display glasses

Meta is pausing release of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses to the UK, France, Italy and Canada due to "unprecedented demand and limited inventory," the company said on Monday at CES 2026. [...]

Spotify's new playlist feature gives users more control over their recommendation algorithm

Spotify is attempting to give users more control over the music the streaming service recommends with a new playlist feature called "Prompted Playlist." The beta feature is rolling out in Ne [...]

US May Demand 5 Years of Social Media History From Incoming Tourists

Visitors entering the US may also need to disclose their previous email addresses and details about their families, under a new federal proposal. [...]

Reddit Challenges Australia's Social Media Ban for Those Under 16 in High Court

Two days after announcing it would crank up its safety rules, Reddit is going to court to fight the Australian law. [...]

Engadget Podcast: Why Netflix is the best worst option for Warner Bros.

Last week, Netflix surprised us all when it announced plans for an $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., a move that would fundamentally reshape the world of streaming video and Hollywood. But Pa [...]

Engadget Podcast: Why is the Nex Playground 'AI console' such a hit?

Over the past two years, the Nex Playground has carved out a niche for itself with kids and parents alike. It's a small box that sits in front of your TV and uses a camera, along with computer vi [...]

I didn’t quit social media in 2025, but I might have to if this awful trend continues in 2026

Instagram is becoming a dumping ground for AI slop, and it now seems to be coming from Meta itself. [...]

France will ban social media for children under 15

The country's new law also bans the use of mobile phones in schools. [...]